Official Obituary of
Bernice Thomlinson
July 5, 1922 ~ February 3, 2017 (age 94) 94 Years Old
Bernice Thomlinson Obituary
Bernice Thomlinson, 94, of rural Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois. She was born July 5, 1922 in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Carrie (Murry) Warden. She married Robert Eli Thomlinson and he preceded her in death.
Bernice was a homemaker and a member of the Wesleyan Christian Church in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Robert; two sons, Ira and George Thompson; three brothers, Glenwood, Charles, and Raymond; and sister, Norma.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Jones of Caseyville, Illinois, Rosemary Thompson of Jasper, Indiana, and Judy Fuller and husband, Marshall, of Bridgeport, Illinois; four sisters, Ruby Williams of Missouri, Iva Lee Navel of Las Vegas, Nevada, Alice Hardy of Iroton, Missouri, and Grace Lauritzen of Carlyle, Illinois; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Bernice raised her grandson, Hunter Rogers of Bridgeport, Illinois. Hunter and Angel had the privilege of caring for Bernice in her final years.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery in Flat Rock, Illinois.
1303 12th Street - P.O. Box 564
Lawrenceville, IL, 62439
1303 12th Street - P.O. Box 564
Lawrenceville, IL, 62439
Bernice was a homemaker and a member of the Wesleyan Christian Church in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Robert; two sons, Ira and George Thompson; three brothers, Glenwood, Charles, and Raymond; and sister, Norma.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Jones of Caseyville, Illinois, Rosemary Thompson of Jasper, Indiana, and Judy Fuller and husband, Marshall, of Bridgeport, Illinois; four sisters, Ruby Williams of Missouri, Iva Lee Navel of Las Vegas, Nevada, Alice Hardy of Iroton, Missouri, and Grace Lauritzen of Carlyle, Illinois; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Bernice raised her grandson, Hunter Rogers of Bridgeport, Illinois. Hunter and Angel had the privilege of caring for Bernice in her final years.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery in Flat Rock, Illinois.
Visitation
FEB 9. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home1303 12th Street - P.O. Box 564
Lawrenceville, IL, 62439
Funeral Service
FEB 10. 10:00 AM (CST)
Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home1303 12th Street - P.O. Box 564
Lawrenceville, IL, 62439
To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.
Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.
How do you know Bernice Thomlinson?
We are sorry for your loss.
Help others honor Bernice's memory.
Email
Print
Copy
Services
You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family
© 2024 Emmons Macey Steffey Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility